IonQ’s Space Division Awarded NRO Radar Commercial Augmentation Contract
Award expands company’s national security portfolio and reinforces its role as a trusted provider of commercial SAR imagery and data services for U.S. government missions
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum platform company, today announced that Capella, an IonQ company, has been awarded a contract under the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) Radar Commercial Augmentation (RCA) program. Under the contract, the company will provide commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery and data services in support of U.S. national security missions.
The award strengthens the company’s national security portfolio by expanding its commercial space capabilities and reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of advanced technologies for U.S. government customers. Capella provides all-weather, day-and-night high-resolution SAR imagery and data services that enable reliable Earth observation regardless of cloud cover or extreme conditions.
“Our SAR capabilities are built for the mission demands of government customers who need reliable, timely intelligence in complex operating environments,” said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and CEO of IonQ. “This award reflects the continued trust in our commercial SAR platform, and our commitment to delivering advanced technologies that support U.S. national security.”
